What diseases does Poria cocos cure?

What diseases does Poria treat? Revealing the top ten functions and applications of the traditional Chinese medicine Poria cocos

Poria cocos, as one of the "Four Gentlemen" of traditional Chinese medicine, has become a hot topic again in recent years due to its extensive medicinal value. According to the analysis of the health content data of the entire network in the past 10 days, the health effects and clinical applications of Poria have attracted much attention. This article will combine the latest hot topics and analyze the treatment direction and scientific basis of Poria cocos in the form of structured data.

1. Comparison table of core functions and indications of Poria cocos

2. Recent popular Poria application cases on the Internet

1.Weight loss topic association: The Douyin topic #Poria slimming method has an increase of 1.2 million views in 7 days, mainly using its diuretic and swelling properties combined with barley.

2.Insomnia solution: Xiaohongshu's "Poria Soothing Tea" recipe collection has exceeded 80,000, containing the classic combination of 15g of Poria + 10g of Ziziphus Seed.

3.Treatment for COVID-19 sequelae: Baidu health consultation data shows that in the past seven days, the search volume for the combination of "Poria + Astragalus" has increased by 47% month-on-month, and is used to treat symptoms of fatigue and hyperhidrosis.

3. Guidelines for use by people with different physical constitutions

4. Frontiers of scientific research

1. The latest research from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences found that tuckacic acid improved the cognitive function of Alzheimer's disease model mice by 39.2% (released on March 2024).

2. The Japanese Institute of Oriental Medicine has confirmed through clinical trials that Poria cocos extract can increase the eGFR value of patients with chronic kidney disease by 12.7% (2024.04 "Wahan Medicine").

3. Tmall health data shows that the top three sales of Chinese patent medicines containing Poria cocos in the past 30 days are Guipi Pills (+58%), Wuling Powder (+33%), and Poria Cocos Anshen Capsules (+121%).

5. Precautions for use

1. The daily dosage should be controlled at 9-15g. Excessive dosage may cause potassium loss (National Pharmacopoeia 2020 edition standard).

2. Pregnant women need to consult a physician when using it. In 2024, the German Journal of Botanical Medicine reported that it may affect estrogen levels.

3. Key points for identifying high-quality Poria cocos: fine cross-section, light and slightly bitter taste, and does not change blue when exposed to iodine solution (reminder of the recent 315 special anti-counterfeiting campaign).

In summary, Poria cocos is a model of medicine and food with the same origin, and its therapeutic scope is constantly expanding with modern research. However, it should be noted that specific medication still needs to be carried out under the guidance of professional doctors to avoid blindly following online folk remedies.